Capitol Reef Book/DVD Combo -Capitol Reef - The Story Behind the Scenery and Canyon Country DVD

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Capitol Reef - The Story Behind the Scenery
by Virgil J. and Helen Olson

Capitol Reef National Park begins at the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Comprised of multiple layers of exposed sandstone, the park area boasts myriad colorful beds laid down over some 265 million years as ancient seas ebbed and flowed, evaporated and returned.

The resemblance of rounded grayish-white domes to those of capitol buildings inspired the "Capitol" in Capitol Reef. "Reef" was simply a nautical term carried over into geology to describe a barrier. Capitol Reef National Park presents us with a broad range of geologic happenings spanning eons right up to present day in Southern Utah.

Capitol Reef, the Story Behind the Scenery, details natures many moods here, as well as the footprints of man, from the early Fremont Indians and, later, the Mormon settlers, to modern inhabitants. Add this beautifully illustrated book to your shopping cart now.

THREE PARKS IN ONE! GEOLOGY 101 !
This DVD features the amazing picture and sound quality that only DVD can offer. Explore the rugged scenic wonders of three national park areas in the heart of Utah’s Canyon Country – Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Natural Bridges, plus nearby Dead Horse Point.

RIVER TRIPS, JEEP TRAILS & MORE
Come along with veteran national park cinematographer Russ Finley into one of the best-kept secrets in North America. Discover wild red-rock canyons, towering sandstone monoliths, ancient Indian ruins, meandering river gorges and graceful arches. Through highlights of each park, you'll learn about the forces that forged these ever-changing landscapes.